Name: Salmon Croquettes with Cilantro Mayonnaise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup Panko crumbs; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 1 large egg, (lightly beaten); 1 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, (Zatarain’s or Tony Chachere); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 (5-ounce) cans pink salmon, (any bones and skin removed); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons butter

They can be assembled ahead of time and only take a few minutes to pan fry.

Cilantro Mayonnaise

The Cilantro Mayonnaise tastes wonderful with them. It’s a simple mixture of mayonnaise, lemon juice, shallots, lemon pepper seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. And of course, cilantro! If you’re a cilantro lover, you cant’ find a better salmon croquette recipe than this one. If you’re not a cilantro lover, just substitute parsley.

The Cilantro Mayonnaise can be made ahead of time. Be sure to use a quality mayo. I like Duke’s mayonnaise.

Salmon Croquettes plied on a plate and topped with cilantro mayonnaise.

Shape Into Patties

I like to shape my Salmon Croquettes into small patties. They hold together better when you pan-fry them and they are the perfect size for appetizers. You can get some mini slider buns and make sliders out of them.

Salmon Croquettes Recipe Tip

If you have time, shape the patties at least 20 minutes ahead of time and refrigerate them. They will hold together better when you cook them.

When I make these Salmon Croquettes with Cilantro Mayonnaise, I can not get enough of them. I could probably eat the whole batch myself. Give them a try and see if you like them as much as I do!